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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
GEN. DRUM PROPOSED THE PLAN.
For Reasons Given Below-Political Aspect
as Cleveland Views It


as Cleveland Views 1t.
WASHINGTON CITY, June 1s-Adj Gen.
Drums letter to the secretary of war origin
ally suggesting the restoration of Union and
Confederate flags has been given to the press
1t is dated April 80, 1887, and addressed to
the secretary of war. After stating that the
flags are stored in the attic of the war depart
ment and recommending their return to the
several states, Gen. Drum says:
While, in all of the civilized nations Of the Old
World, trophies taken in wars against foreign
enemies have been carefully preserved and ex
hiblted as proud mementoes of the nations mill !.
tary glories, wise and obvious reasons have always
excepted from the rule evidences of past inter
necine troubles which by appeals to the arbitra
ton of the sword have disturbed the peaceful
march of a people to its destiny. Over twenty
years have elapsed since the termination Of the
late civil war. Many of the prominent leaders
civil and military, of the late Confederate states
are now honored representatives of the people in
the national councils, in other eminent positions
lend the aid of their talents to wise administra-
ton of affairs of the whole country, and the peo-
pie of the several states composing the Union are
now united treading broader road to glorious
future Impressed with these facts have the
honor to submit the suggestion made in this letter
for the careful consideration it will receive at your
hands
The secretary of war Endorsed his approval
upon this letter and instructed Gen. Drum to
| proceed in the matter, and in accordance
with these instructions Gen. Drum prepared
on June I, andmailed the circular letter to the
governors of the different states, in which he
proffered the return of these trophies.
A friend of the president, speaking from a
| political standpoint, says the president would
| not regard the flag agitation as injurious
| The president, according to this uthority,
| does not object to being put in the light of
provoking bloody shirt" opposition by an
| effort to oblterate war memories. Politically,
this gentleman says, the president does not
think anything can be gained by a
| declaration from Republicans that they
are looking to the war issues for political
capital and for the issues of the next cam
paign.
| 1t is officially denied at the White House
that the flag order was issued after cabinet
| conference The matter, it is said, was
never mentioned at cabinet meeting until
| Thursday last
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

WAvERLY, Md, June 1S.-Curtis WEIGH,
the St Louis base ballist who came into col
lision with Second Baseman Greenwood, of
the Baltimore club and was the cause of
breaking up the game in great disorder, has
been tried before Squire John Willis and
fined 81 and costs, amounting in all to s.. IS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
Probable Fatalities on Rotten Trestle.

CINCINNATI, June lS-An accident has oc-
CURED on the New Huntington railroad in
Newport, Ky, which will probably result in
the death of four men. Two cars were being
used for hauling dirt out on the trestle in
making fill The was trestle built of almost
any kind of wood at hand, and it is declared
that portions of the timber were rotten. Two
cars, laden with dirt, went out on the trestle
carrying Sam LilIard, William Cox, John
O'Connell and Edwin Salay, laborers. A
the cars approached the end of the trestle il.
gave way and the cars and men were precip
itated thirty feet to the ground with the cars
of dirt upon them All the men are believed
to be fatally hurt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

MILWAUKEE Wis, June 1s-E B. Wal
colt post, G. A. r., has passed resolutions ap-
proving the utterances of COMMANDMENT
Chief Fairchild and Commander Griffin in
regard to the return of rebel flags
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, June lS-The death
of ex- President Mark Hopkins, of Williams
college took place Friday morning. Mr..
Hopkins was born at Stockbridge, Mass
Feb 4. 1902, and in 1880 he was chosen pro-
fessor of rhetoric and moral philosophy in
Williams college In 1886 he became presi-
dent, which he resigned in 1872. He was the
author Of a number of profound philosophical
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

THE Nationals Democrat of Peoria has
again changed front, this time having
been absorbed by the Freeman Post of
that city, and will be issued in coDjunc-
tion with that journal, with morning and
evening editions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

CHICAGO, June l6-A negro laborer was
employed by the Chicago Lumber company.
and upon his going to work the whole force
of Poles employed in the yard, numbering
200, quit work, and demanded that the negro
be discharged The company did not
promptly accede TO the demand and the Pole:
walked out
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

TOPEKA, Kan, June Ex-Governor Martin,
who sent a protest against the sending of rebel
flags, Thursday, issued an order Friday con-
graduating the soldiers on the fact that the
order for surrender of the flags has been re-
scinded
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 1S-The prolonged
strike on the ore docks has ended The con-
cessions asked by the men were agreed to,
and they will go TO work for 81 per day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

KALAMAZOO, Mich, June 1S.-A heavy
storm of wind, rain, and hail swept over this
valley Friday afternoon. Considerable dam
age was done to buildings. Heavy hailstones
big as walnuts fell doing good deal of dam
age 10 celery and other crops
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

New YORK, June 1s-Patrick Mcguire,
roundsman, recently brought suit to COM
pei the police board to promote him on ac-
count of his being an ex-soldier. Judge In
graham has decided that ex-soldiers are en-
titled to preference in appointment, but not
in promotions
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

CINCINNATI, June 1s,-Every Grand Army
post in Cincinnati, has passed resolutions
condemning the proposition of the executive
at Washington to return the captured flags
The attendance at all the meetings was large,
and the resolutions were vigorous
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

CLEVELAND, Ohio June lS.-The Prospect
Machine and Engine company has made an as
signment Liabilities, saO,000, assets $500,
on
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

Never saw Rice coil carriage spring.
Why, where have you kept yourself2 1t
has revolutionized buggy riding. RougA
roads are made smooth by it's magic ac-
ton. See it. try it, and you'll get it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

LONDON, June lS.-At conference of Glad.
stonian and Parnellite members of parliament
section of the Parnellite members agreed to
abandon their policy of violent protest in de
ference to the wishes of their Gladstonian
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
The Andover Theology Regulated.

ANDovER, Mass, June lS.-The board of
visitors of Andover Theological seminary
have voted to dispense with the services
of President K C. Smith and Professor
Woodruff rs the outcome of the recent heresy
trials
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

PHILADELPHIA, June 1s.-Dr. Carver, the
rife marksman, had his eyes badly hurt Fri
day by the explosion OF cartridge. He will
be laid I'D for some time.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

LONDON, June lS-Hon. James G. Blaine
paid visit to the house of commons Friday,
where he attracted a great deal of attention
in spite of the exciting scenes on the floor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

To THE EDITOR; Your telegram asking my views
on the proposition to return southern flags is re-
ceived When the proposition first reached me
regarded it as additional effort of restored con-
cord and fraternal sentiment. AS such my heart
responded most warmly to the movement; but as
portion of the northern press and people seek
10 make it the occasion for renewed estrangement
and bitterness, would prefer to leave the flags
where they are. Ispeak an individual and ex-
soldier, not as governor and without consilta-
ton, but I believe this will be found to be the
sense and sentiment of the southern people. We
are weary of strife and hate We want peace
and gold will, and prefer these TO return Of
even so cherished relics if their return is to be
made at such a cost.
ISjeppd I r GOpDoy
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

South q rolina people are talking of
Judge A. G. Magrath, of that state. as q
candidate for the United States supreme
court
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, June lS.-Friday was
observed here ~ holiday in memory Of
Bunker Hill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

BosToN, June 1S-The reception given to
the r. E. Lee Camp at Faneuil hall was one
of the most elaborate of the year. The hall
was profusely decorated the colors of Massa-
chusetts and Virginia predominating. Many
prominent personaSes were present, includ-
ing Governor Ames, Senator Hoar, Hon
George D. Wise, Speaker Noyes, Commander
Nash, Post Commander Tobin, and Others.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
New York.

NEW YORK. June II
Wheaton, No. red state, G3c; No do,
sod961ec; No. > red winter June, 913sc; do July,
S77ac. Corn-Quiet: No. ? mixed cash 4i14c;
do July. 46;sc; do August. 475sc. Oats Quiet;
No. l white state Soc; No. , do. 37s4 Rye
Dull and unchanged Barley-Nominal Pork
Dull; old mess Sl500; new do, 5000 Lard
july S6s3; August. S6y3
Cattle-Dull and lower; poor to prime native
steers, 81 25@5. IS; ordinary to very good lots,
"a 406D490; fat bulls s3.m@390, Sheep and
Lambs-Market dull and lower: sheep. 50 756
4gUP 100 Ms; lambs, S6mas0O Hogs-None
offered alive, normally steady; s. 85@5.65.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

The estate which The emperor Of Ger
many has just given to the crown prince
cost Sa0n, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

Flower pins with a tiny dew drop dia-
mond in the cei'ter are much sought efter
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
A WORTHY MEMORIAL.
The Soldiers Monument at New Havel
Dedicated.

NEW HAVEN Conn, June 1S.-Over 100,.
900 strangers, not including the military,
navy, war veterans, and invited guests, were
in the city Friday to witness the exercises Of
the dedication of the soldiers and sailors
monument at East Rock park Business was
generally suspended All the public and
private buildings are profusely decorated with
flags and hunting
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

Cream and snow white are q dainty an
fashionable combinations
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
TWO VIEWS OF THE CASE.
COWS. FORAKER AND GORDON TELL
HOW THEY FEEL

About the Matter of the Surrender OF
Those Flags-Gen. Drums Reasons for
Proposing the Proceeding Close
Friend" of the President on the Politf-
cal Effect-Further Comment.
NEW YORK, June 1s-The World publishes
kilograms in answer to requests for the opin-
ions of the governors of several states, on the
proposition Of returning the Confederate
flags to the southern states Below are given
the replies of Governors Foraker, of Ohio,
and Gordon, of Georgia:
To THE EDITOR Il could stand the rehabilita-
ton of JEFF Davis and the joining of him and
Cleveland in eulogies of Calhoun and secession; !
could also keep the peace while Rosser was or.
dering Sheridan to keep out of the Shenandoah
valley, and while Henry Watterson was speaking
of the dependent pension bill as "a liniment to
abolish vagabondage by pensioning lot Of
tramps;' but began to lose my temper when the
president of the United States went fishing on
Decoration Day, and made up my mind that the
time had come to draw the line when, in ignor,
ance or defiance of the law, he usurped the au-
thority TO order the rebel flags returned to the
seeding states Not that / have any affection
for the dirty rags, but because they
are emblems of treason and are
wanted for no other purpose than public parade
and 10 fire the southern heart with pride for lost
cause that ought never to be recalled except with
shame, because it was the crime Of the age.
The people Of Ohio are not ready TO recognize
the Confederaey and they do not intend to do so.
This state will not surrender any rebel flags.
lSigned.] j. B. FORAKER, Governor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
THE MARKETS.


CHICAGO, June IL
Quotations on the board OF trade to-day were
as follows: Wheat-No. y June opened re
closed, 7g24c; July. opened 74c, closed 72a4c;
August, opened 7SS4c closed 7424c Corn-No Z
June opened 363sc closed 35c nominal; july
opened 371sc closed b 7391sc; August opened
375kc. closed 3sssc Oats-No. June opened
2534c, closed 255sc nominal; July, opened 26sec
closed 261sc August opened 25ssc, closed 25sec
Pork-June. opened and closed S22 90 nominal
Lard-,June, opened S64'1e nominal closed
S5.3i1e nominal
Live stock-From the Union stock yards the
ing prices are received: Hogs Market opened
fairly active and firiner, with packer and ship
pers buying al 90 l0c higher prices; light grades
81 sn515; rough packing, S4S0p495; heavy
packing and shipping lots, S4ajGG51. Cattle
Market lower AGAIN; being the lowest of the sea
son; beeves, s340es4-50; COWS, Si.s5d3. y;
stockers S16063.30. Sheep-Steady: natives
S3O0Q4- 40; Texans, S2.50a39O
Produce: Bntier-Fancy Elgn creamery, 16a
17c per h.; choice TO fancy dairy, l2Q14c; fresh
packing, 9@9lec. Eggs-Strictly fresh, 14@ 40
per doz Poultry-Hens, itac per 10; ROSTERS, SC;
spring chickens, 81 50n3.Go per doz., according to
size. POtatoes-Burbanks and early rose coca
81 90 per bu., in ear lots on track Berries
Strawberries. Michigan 5o69oc per IS OF case
Ohio, SlO0@201 per 32 Of. case; backberries
81 00G250 per "A qt- case; red raspberries, S15l
per a pit case.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

Susan Coolidge teaches her p OF T.
recite passages from her novels.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18


Wheat-No / white cash, SSl4c; Michigan red
cash SIC; No. red cash and June, S3szc,
July 79s4c August 7slsc. -3ss4e. Oats
Nc T. aae nominal; No white 32lsc
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC R'Y

pv lines East Chicago
system which invites and
Atlantis knoxville A9dueon Harlan auta
S Xnsas a CIV IN eaVnh
hundreds
of informed
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18

GRAND FORKS, D. T., June 1S-The tor
nado of Thursday has left great deal of des-
titution in its path, and special meetings of
the city council and county commissioners
have been held to take action to relieve the
distress There are no further deaths to re-
port, but the following additional wounded
are announced: Charles Meintram, seriously
injury; Jerry Sullivan. struck i'll the side by
flying board; Russell Hill, spine injured; Mrs.
Tattan, bruised about the head and body
Mrs. Campbell, injured internally; Mrs Mel
son, struck on the head by falling timbers;
Mrs. L. D. Russell and two children, pro-
badly fatally injured; Todie Andrus, years
old, badly cut about the head and face;
Johnny Gray, ) years old, cut on temple and
body. Besides these at least ten persons re-
ceived injuries of a more or less serious
nature.
The following persons were hurt on the
train which was blown from the track: Ed
Anderson, of this city, shoulder badly broken
and internally injured; Mr.. Kennedy, of
Mimic, two ribs broken and an ear torn off
Julius Urdahl, of Reynolds, shoulder and
head severely bruised. Donald Mckenzie, of
Marden, Manitoba, injured internally; Mrs.
O'Grady, st. Omus, back injured and body
bruised Mrs. Bobby, bruised about the head
and face.
The total damage to property is now put at
Sl5O,O00.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-06-18
ASCoRE OF VICTIMS
SACRIFICED IN A HORROR ON LAKE
MICHIGAN.

The Steamer ChampIain Destroyed by
Fire. and Her Passengers Forced to
Jump observation-disclosures of the Dead
So Far as Known-The Life Saving Ap-
planes Go Adrift-other Disasters
DETROIT, Mich, June 1S.-An Evening
Journal special from Charlevoix says: The
steamer Champlain, of the Northern Michigan
line, bound for Cheboygan from Chicago,
burned at midnight Thursday, between Nor
Grand Traverse bay The boat was running
ten miles an hour, when flames suddenly shot
up from beneath the engine, driving the en-
gineer from his post, with his clothes on fire.
tank and then returned to his work, but was
too late to stop his engine or connect the
hose. The alarm was given, the sleeping
passengers aroused and when life preservers
had been fastened on all they gathered on
the forward deck The life-boats and life
RATS were lowered, but the steamer was rum
ming so fast that they go away. In ten
minutes from the time the boat caught fire
the passengers were all compelled to jump
into the lake The steward informs The
Journal correspondent that there were fifty
seven persons on board, including the crew.
The lost are as follows: Ella Cooper Smith,
Charlevoix; Robert Wilkes, Charlevoix;
George Wrisley, Charlevoix, Mrs. NJ. kehoe,
Chicago; Steward Beams two children, aged
8 and 5 years respectively, Chicago; Capt
Lucas, Petoskey; Henry Brennan, the clerk,
fireman, second cook and cabin boy, Chicago;
Mr. Russell, of the jackson, Mich, Corset
company; gentleman and boy, from Mil
waukee bound for Mackinac: one waiter and
four Indian deck hands; lady and daughter,
from Frankfort, names unknown.
Those saved foated an hour and half,
when they were rescued by yawl and fish
were badly burned There are seven not ac-
counted for, the above list of lost comprising
only those known to hav persisted.
The boat burned to the hull and has been
lowed here 1t is impossible now to tell the
cause Of the fire. but it is thought it may have
been caused by lamp explosion.
The Champlain was valued at about $50,
900.
CHARLEvoIx, Mich, June 1s.-In addition
to the list of dead already reported from the
Champlain disaster r. NJ McKeal, OF
Charlevoix, was drowned The body was re-
covered Caleb Russell, of Jackson, Mich
died after being brought ashore
The shoe and foot of an unknown victim
has been recovered from the hull, which was
lowed ashore
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-11
ST. LOUIS AND THE UNION.

When talking about St Louis being a
Southern city, il should be remembered all
the time that nowhere in the country were
there more devoted and courageous Unionis;s
than there. One of the very brightest chap
tiers in the history Of the war is the story of
how these patriotic men, under the leader
ship of Blair and Lyon, rescued their city
from the clutches Of the Secessionists, saved
the great arsenal, and fastened Missouri
firmly for the Union. They had more to
contend with than people living in the
Northern cities ever realized. Frequently
they literally took their lives in their hands,
and at all times loyalty TO the Union meant
loss Of lifelong friends, destruction of bust
ness, and threats and insults to themselves
and families. The Secession conspirators
strained every nerve TO place Missouri
alongside Of South Carolina, and they had
the strongest reason to expect that they
would succeed in doing so. They had con-
troll of the Legislature, the Governor, Lieu-
tenant Governor, and all the State officials.
The militia, the resources and credit Of the
State were apparently all at the service of
the disunionists, who were bitter, arrogant
and INSCRIPTIONS With these terrible odds
against them, the Union men of St. Louis
began the struggle for the Union, and carried
1t forward TO victory. The history of it,
told by an opponent of theirs-Col. Thomas
]. Snead, editor of Secession newspaper in
ST. Louis, and afterward Acknowledgement
for Sterling Price-reads like one of Ma
caulay's brilliant chapters on some stirring
epi-Dde in English history. Many Of these
men will be there to welcome us. st. Louis
sent to the Union army some of the best regi-
ments that ever fred musket. Who that
served with the Army Of the Cumberland
does not remember with pride and affection
" the bull-headed Duichmen Of the Cd Mo-,
who never seemed to understand that there
was such thing as linching or falling back,
no matter how hot the fire? There was the
splendid 10Th Mo-, too, which was just as
stubborn under fire, and the Odd Mo. There
was the LIST No, which stood side by side
with the lst Kansas and 1st Iowa, at Wilson's
Greek, and received a glorious baptism of
fire; the splendid 9th NO., Morgan l..
Smiths peerless fighters of the sth Mo-, the
dashing 4th Mo. Cav, and so on.
Since the war, Union veterans and Union
civilians have locked TO ST. Louis by tens of
thousands. There are eight large and
fourishing Posts in ST. Louis, and in the
State Of Missouri there are $50 Posts, with
nearly 1900 comrades in good standing.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-08-11
Personal.

Col John IT. CoollRne. formerly OF the 9Th NY
and subsequently Colonel Of eolored regiment
aud member Of the staff Of Gen. r. D. Mussey,
has created sensation 10y myteriousy disappear
ing from his home i'm Newark. y. j.. aud Office in
the freight department Of the New Jersey Central
Railroad. where he WAS tracing clerk. lie LEFT the
following letter Tor a fellow clerk:
FRIEED FAIRcHu.D: ! address you a. n friend
because you proved yourself such To me. I cannot
explain my course to yOu, and you will no
doubt bc surprised. Please throw the mantle II
cbarity-of which Tead-oyer my action and
wait until you hear from me again.
With many thanks for your kind offices ia my
'"'''' ''''S' - "''' '' Jons ii. cocnRASE.
Col Cochrane distinguished himself by gallant
conduct Mt Fredericksburg. He Is a years old is
a prominent GAR. man. and has written several
fine poems " hich have given him much reputa-
ton.
Gen. o. O. Howard has been leciuring on " Gen.
Grant at the Chautauqua Assembly at Long
Beach, Cal.
The citizens Of Arizona have gotten MP a magnif-
cent sword, costing over 81 600. which they will
present to Gen n. A. Miles at Tucson on the ami
versary Of the surrender Of Geronimo. No precious
stones appear ia its ornanlentaiion. The seabbard
is Of solid gold One Of It's sides will be let plain
for the presentation inscriptions. etc. The other
side will be engraved with the following character
siie scenes: First the agency AT san Carlos ON the
reservation the Indians appearing in natural camp
life; second scene. companies Of cavalry aud infan-
Try In pursuit OF Indians: third. the fight; fourth
the capture Indians marched to Bowie Station.
where "a train Of stand ia waiting for their re-
oeption and last Is Geronino's head with hat on
forming the foot ~ the scs.bbard. This latter work
T. done from Fiy's photograph OF Geronimo. and Is
perfect 10 life. The blade is Of Damascus Steel aud